Adrian High School - Sickle Yearbook (Adrian, MI)

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OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS DURING THE VARIOUS YEARS President .... Vice-Prcsiclcnt Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . ME1FS11211 ..., President .... Vice-President .... Secretary ..... Troasurn r ..... M 211311211 ,.,. President ..... Vice-Prcsiclcnt Secretary ..... Treasurer. . . . Marshal. . . 1916-1917 LAWRENCE OQIIOOD .HELEN HENIII FLOYD GEORGE . . . .XVARREY SNICIJICKICR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RAYMOND VVEs'IIEIEI.D 1917-1918 . . . ,CHARLES 1X'1ORIiL.XNIJ .... . .FELICIA IQISIIIKXUISII . . . .FOREST LAL'DENsL,xEcsER . . . . . . .H.-XROI.IJ,I.XCi1iKI.XX .............I 1RED 1918-1919 Mc:CI.IQN.-x'I'IIEN ,LJCSAR PE.xvEY HELEN R.-NNRIN VIC1TOR f1RUliL . . .LAWRENCE COULD ..... .....,..LESLI1i1YAI,KIiR Ctlass Colors: Red and Wllite.

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EDITORIAL S THIS twenty-third volume of the Senior Sickle goes to press. we anxiously await your verdict as to its worth. We have tried in this Annual to depict life in Adrian High School as it truly is. If we have succeeded in this point we feel that our work has been a success. Because of the enforced vacations due to the influenza epidemic, our school year was cut chort. This not only set back our school work but impeded progress on the Sickle. Consequently several good ideas had to be given up for lack of time. VVe wish to thank all who have in any way helped to make this book what it is, and ask and hope that you will not be too critical towards our efforts. The most glaring fault noted in aspirants to the Officers Reserve Corps during the late war, is one that might very well be prevented by proper attention in the High Schools. It can be summed up by the term 'fSlouch- inessf' This refers to what might be called a mental and physical indiffer- ence. In military schools this slackness in thought, presentation, and bearing is not tolerated, because the aim of all military training is accuracy. Great numbers of men have failed in camp and in life through the inability to articulate well. Even without prescribed training in elocution, a great improvement could be brought about by the instructors of our schools insisting that all answers to questions should be given in a large, clear, well- rounded voice. In addition to this physical disability is what might be called slouchiness of mental attitude. Too many schools are satisfied with an approximate answer to a question and insistence upon decision of thought and expression is too often lost sight of. Instructors could do much good by insisting upon complete sentences and direct statements. One more important element seems to be lacking in the mental make-up of many of our students, that element is grit. Not that they would prove cowardly in battle, but they too often leave studies undone because they are difficult or even leave school because of some rebuke or criticism. This idea of grit belongs to the school room as well as to the outside life.

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THE GRADUATES Doris Irene Abbott Athenian 111 121 131, Treasurer of Thespian 131, Patriotic League, junior Red Cross, Athletic Associa- tion, Thespian 121 131, Decoration Committee of Senior Send-off, Art Editor of Sickle, Class Musician 131. Doris is Art Editor of this annual and her success is proven by its hne artistic designs. She can also make the ivories tinkle merrily. Doris Abbott Alverson ' lWVinner of Oratorical Contest 131, Senior Play 131, Athenian 111 121, Thespian 121 131, Secretary Thespian 131. One of our Darling twins, the one that always accompanies her sister, on the piano as well as on the street. Dorcas Seager Alverson Orchestra 111 121, Athletic Association, Patriotic League, Junior Red Cross. This is the other Darling twin. We were never quite sure which one she was but we think she is the one that plays the violin. Thelma Belle Ayres Entered in junior year from jasper Hi. Treasurer of Agriculture Club. Patriotic League, Junior Red Cross, Athletic Association. From her name you might think that she puts on airs 1Ayres1, but this is absolutely not true and she is to be complimented for it.